Media Resources: Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
Bosch Security Systems, Inc., a division of the Bosch Group, develops and markets a broad range of products and systems for security, video surveillance, life safety, personnel and asset tracking applications, as well as for communication and professional audio installations. Worldwide, Bosch Security Systems employs nearly 10,800 associates and reported sales of $2 billion in fiscal 2007.The company works closely with an extensive network of certified dealers and integrators to design dependable security and life safety solutions for the market. The company's broad portfolio of products and systems are used by major schools and universities, government agencies, correctional facilities, retail stores, casinos and in many other commercial environments throughout North America.
Bosch is the distinguished winner of Frost & Sullivan's 2007 Video Surveillance Emerging Technology of the Year Award for its Direct-to-iSCSI RAID recording solution. The company has also received numerous other awards and distinctions for its products and technology introductions.
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Speakers
Cheryl Bard - emailProduct marketing manager for imaging products since 2002
Expertise: Imaging products, video surveillance in education facilities
Education/degrees: B.A. in economics from Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Graduate Center
Bio: Cheryl joined Bosch in 1993.
Jeremy Hockham - emailPresident of Sales - Americas for Bosch since 2007
Expertise: Bosch's vision, direction, positioning in marketplace, go to market strategy
Previous speaking engagements: London Technology Network, "Latest Technology Developments in Security Equipment."
Education/degrees: First class honors degree in engineering from Brunel University, London; master's degree from Imperial College, London
Previous positions within the company: Managing director of U.K. operations Past employment: Honeywell International, responsible for security products business in Europe and Asia
Membership organizations: CSAA
Bio: Jeremy joined Bosch's Americas organization from the United Kingdom, where he was managing director of U.K. operations. His experience includes overseeing the security products business for Honeywell International in Europe and Asia.
Chris Johnston - emailProduct marketing manager for CCTV for Bosch since 2005
Expertise: CCTV products
Bio: Before coming to Bosch in 2005, Chris worked in different marketing and product management roles at Honeywell International in its industrial automation and building automation sectors.
Jack McNamara - emaildirector, Industry Affairs
Expertise: Fire safety, smoke alarm and detector standards
Education/degrees: Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Fleet Numerical Meteorology & Oceanography Center
Previous positions within the company since 1999: Various product management roles within the fire business unit
Membership organizations: National Electrical Manufacturing Association, Automatic Fire Alarm Association, National Fire Protection Association, Underwriters Laboratories' Standards Technical Panel Group, Factory Mutual Advisory Group
Bio: Before joining Bosch in 1999, Jack served in various sales, engineering and product development roles at fire and life safety companies, including Gamewell, Affiliated Systems and Edwards Security. He is an active member in several industry organizations, serving on advisory groups, committees and subcommittees.
Tom Mechler - emailproduct marketing manager for the Intrusion business unit
Expertise: Intrusion products and information transport solutions
Previous positions within the company since 1988: Product marketing, product management and technical writing and service
Bio: Tom has held various roles in product marketing, product management, technical writing and service. Prior to Bosch, Tom worked for two alarm installing companies and has 22 years of experience in the security industry.
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